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Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness

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Squam Lakes Natural Science Center (SLNSC) is an environmental education center and zoo founded in 1966 and opened to the public on July 1, 1969. The science center is located in Holderness, New Hampshire, United States. The mission of the science center is to advance understanding of ecology by exploring New Hampshire's natural world.

The science center uses live animal exhibits, natural science education programs, and lake cruises to educate visitors about the natural world. Using the outdoors as a classroom and native New Hampshire animals as teaching ambassadors, the science center teaches the ecological concepts of adaptations, populations, interrelationships, and habitats.
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  • By 718marthan
    I have frequented the Science Center for years with kids and my family. It is always enriching to be outdoors and up close with animals and nature!  more »
  • By NCJEDI
    A wonderful place to go see some of the wildlife of New Hampshire. Many ignorant people come here with their children and bag on the glass to try to get the animal's attention-the staff should remove....  more »
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  • By Jeff Sirles
    If you're looking for a place where you can have fun, learn, enjoy nature as an adult or a child, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is a great place to be! You can also experience Squam Lake by taking one of their cruises. This is a must-do! If you're in the lakes region of NH and you are able to make it here, be sure to go. You will have a great time.
  • By Eric Jewart
    Had a fun visit there with my kids. We saw a presentation with a live porcupine which was cool. The presenter was very engaging. We spent about two hours total, just drifting around the main loop looking at everything there. The mountain lion and bobcat were pretty neat to see.
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